A tithe is giving a 10th of your income to God...we see the 1st example as Abram giving a 10th to the priest Melchizedek. We also see references throughout the Old & New Testament about it.
Here are 10 things to consider...
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1⃣ It's no longer about 10%
Tithing is no longer about a percentage but its about where you place money in your relationship with God. Jesus highlighted the widow who gave out of her poverty because it was about her heart vs how much she gave.
2⃣Prayerfully ask how much to give
Some give consistently 10% to their church, however, they neglect other ways they can give - to their family, to the needy, or as the Lord leads. Seek the Lord as to the right amount in each season.
3⃣Tithing is about Stewardship of Money
Remember the Parable of the Talents - Matt. 25:14-30. God gives us money expecting us to be great stewards. We are to give generously, invest, be shrewd and use the resource (money) to God's glory.
4⃣Test God's goodness and faithfulness
In Malachi 3:10 God says we should test his Faithfulness once we give our tithes. He promises to bless us so greatly that we will not have enough room to receive it.
5⃣Be cheerful in giving
"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
6⃣Sow sparingly, Reap sparingly
"Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully." - 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
7⃣It's not about the 💰, its about your ❤️
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth...for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
8⃣It's about your Faith
Only you decide in your heart with God, how much if any you should tithe but you should consider ways in which you can be generous to others, your family and your community.
9⃣Gross vs Net Income
Some find it hard to distinguish between the two, again instead ask the Lord and see how He would be leading you in this regard.
🔟The Principle of Plenty - Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce (income); then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.
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